Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Type Award Type [Axis] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] Accounts receivable, less allowance of $13,678 and $13,787 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $1,322and $982 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued rent Accrued expenses PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Total adjustments Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Stock options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Requisite Service Period Recognition Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Recognized restricted stock expense Accounts receivable, allowance Noncurrent receivables, allowance Amortization of deferred finance charges Amortization of intangible assets Amortization Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of income (loss) per share (in shares) Impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets Asset Impairment Charges TOTAL Assets CURRENT ASSETS: ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Total other assets Assets, Noncurrent Total current assets Assets, Current Assets held for sale OTHER ASSETS: OTHER ASSETS : Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Current portion of capital lease obligations Capital lease and finance obligation Long-term capital lease obligations NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Common Stock [Member] Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share) Cash dividend (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Common stock, no par value - authorized: 100,000,000 shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; issued and outstanding: 29,971,661 shares at September 30, 2014and 29,919,761 shares at December 31, 2013 Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) BALANCE (in shares) BALANCE (in shares) PENSION PLAN [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Educational services and facilities COSTS AND EXPENSES: Total costs & expenses Costs and Expenses Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Variable rate of debt instrument Debt Instrument [Line Items] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Federal Funds rate plus, variable rate (in hundredths) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract] Interest rate of debt instrument (in hundredths) Deferred finance charges Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Unearned tuition Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Net periodic benefit cost Employer contributions under pension plan Pension plan liabilities Depreciation and amortization DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Revenue Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Result of discontinued operations [Abstract] Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS DIVIDENDS [Abstract] Cash dividend Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Basic Diluted Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net loss per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Net loss per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES [Abstract] Effective income tax rate (in hundredths) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Stock Options [Member] Unrecognized restricted stock expense Weighted average period of unrecognized pre-tax compensation Unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense Equity Component [Domain] 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Weighted average amortization period Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Gross carrying amount, beginning balance Gross carrying amount, ending balance Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract] Remainder of 2014 Accumulated amortization, ending balance Accumulated amortization, beginning balance Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net carrying amount at end of period Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Gain on disposition of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Goodwill impairment Goodwill impairment Goodwill Net Goodwill Balance GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Impairment Losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Abstract] Gross Goodwill Balance Goodwill, Gross GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS [Abstract] Impairment Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) Impairment Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Impairment Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) [Abstract] (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest INCOME TAXES [Abstract] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling 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Outstanding, Amount Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Lease expiration date Letter of Credit [Member] Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current TOTAL Liabilities and Equity Liabilities accrued for or noncash purchases of fixed assets Liabilities Assumed CURRENT LIABILITIES: Total liabilities Liabilities NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Outstanding amount of credit facility Credit agreement Maximum borrowing capacity of credit facility Expiration date of credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Reduced amount of credit facility Credit Agreement [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Interest rate of credit facility (in hundredths) Long-term debt and lease obligations Long-term debt and lease obligations, net of current portion Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract] Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Less current maturities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of credit agreement Long-term credit agreement CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Net loss NET LOSS Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities New Accounting Pronouncements SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Non-compete [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] OTHER: Number of states in which schools operate Number of States in which Entity Operates Operating expenses Operating Expenses OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME Operating Income (Loss) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other assets, net Other income Other long-term liabilities Other short-term liabilities Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net share settlement for equity-based compensation Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Payment of deferred finance fees Payments of Financing Costs PENSION PLAN 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Contractual Term Outstanding, ending balance Outstanding, beginning balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Contractual Weighted Average Life Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Summary of estimated future amortization expense Sale and a leaseback of several facilities, Date REVENUE Revenue, Net Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Summary of transactions pertaining to option plans Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Summary of transactions pertaining to restricted stock Weighted average numbers of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block] Long-term debt and 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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Canceled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Vested (in dollars per share) Exercisable, ending balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Canceled (in dollars per share) Canceled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested 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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Total stockholders' equity BALANCE BALANCE Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Trade Name [Member] Indefinite Trade Name [Member] Trade Names [Member] Treasury stock, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury stock at cost - 5,910,541 shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 Treasury Stock, Value Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements Shares used to compute basic and diluted loss income per share [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Basic shares outstanding (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Diluted shares outstanding (in shares) Amount of the current period expense charged against operations as an adjustment to the balance of deferred rent. Deferred Rent Expense Deferred rent The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets recognized during the period for continuing and discontinued operations. Impairment of Goodwill and Long Lived Assets Impairment of long-lived assets Cash paid during the year for: [Abstract] Cash paid during the year for: The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets recognized during the period for continuing operations. Impairment of Goodwill and Long Lived Assets Continuing Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets The entire disclosure related to dividends, including amount of dividends declared and dates of record and payment. Dividends Disclosure [Text Block] DIVIDENDS Long-term finance obligation Long-term finance obligation Long-term finance obligation Tabular disclosure of the combined aggregate amount of maturities and sinking fund requirements for all long-term borrowings and for capital lease obligations for each of the five years following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented. Schedule of Maturities of Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block] Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligation Refers to number of campuses. Number of campuses Refers to a place where entity's campus is located. Ohio [Member] Refers to a place where entity's campus is located. Kentucky [Member] Number of campuses to be ceased operation as per the plan approved by Board of Directors. Five Campuses [Member] Five Campuses [Member] Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life and indefinite life by either major class or business segment. Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Summary of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets Represents maturity period of credit facility. Maturity Period of Credit Facility Maturity period of credit facility Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Includes capital lease obligations. Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Total Long term debt and capital lease obligations Financial obligation represents to an outstanding debt that a party must still repay - and if they do not pay, they default on the debt. Finance Obligation [Member] Finance Obligation [Member] Represents number of lenders led by bank. Number of Lenders Led by Bank Number of lenders led by Bank of America Represents lease of property which represents ownership and is reflected on the entity's balance sheet as an asset. Capital Lease Property [Member] Capital Lease-Property (with a rate of 8.0%) [Member] Long Term Debtand Capital Lease Obligations By Maturity [Abstract] Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract] Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of Principal After Year Five Thereafter Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments Of Principal In Year Three 2016 Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of Principal In Year Two 2015 Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of Principal In Year Four 2017 The percentage points added to the reference rate to the LIBOR rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate on LIBOR Rate LIBOR rate plus, variable rate (in hundredths) Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months 2014 Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Long Term Debt Maturities and Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of Principal In Year Five 2018 Represents specified operating income margin period for the employees right to become exercisable. Specified Operating Income Margin Period Specified operating income margin period Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of equity instruments other than options outstanding. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Awards, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Intrinsic Value Outstanding restricted shares, intrinsic value Represents number of stock incentive plans. Number of Stock Incentive Plans Number of stock incentive plans Represents the amount of equity decrease during the reporting period for payment of certain taxes on behalf of employees. Decrease in Equity Due to Payment of Tax for Employee Decrease in equity due to payment of tax for employee Type of estimate of range of exercise prices, one including but not limited to, upper and lower bound amounts, maximum and minimum amounts, and point estimates. Range 3 [Member] $ 20.00-$25.00 [Member] Type of estimate of range of exercise prices, one including but not limited to, upper and lower bound amounts, maximum and minimum amounts, and point estimates. Range 1 [Member] $ 4.00-$13.99 [Member] Stock Options [Abstract] Stock Options [Abstract] Summary of Transactions Pertaining to Stock Options [Abstract] Summary of transactions pertaining to stock options [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Represents the stock incentive plan of the entity. Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] LTIP [Member] Type of estimate of range of exercise prices, one including but not limited to, upper and lower bound amounts, maximum and minimum amounts, and point estimates. Range 2 [Member] $ 14.00-$19.99 [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Amount of aggregate intrinsic value of the shares canceled. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures and Expirations In Period Total Intrinsic Value Canceled Summary of Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract] Summary of stock options outstanding [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract] Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Abstract] Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract] Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract] Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total Gross carrying amount, Total Gross carrying amount, Total Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance. Accumulated amortization, Total Accumulated amortization, Total Accumulated amortization, Total Element refers to pre tax charge for impairment of intangible assets. Pre tax charge for impairment of intangible assets The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of finite and indefinite intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Amortization Of Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets Total Amortization Number of assets groups impaired as a result of the impairment testing for long-lived assets. Number of assets groups impaired Number of asset groups impaired Element refers to pre tax charge for impairment of leasehold improvement of long-lived assets. Pre tax charge for impairment of leasehold improvements The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of indefinite intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Amortization Of indefinite Intangible Assets Amortization The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of indefinite intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Accumulated Amortization On Infinite Intangible Assets Accumulated amortization, ending balance Accumulated amortization, beginning balance Accreditation is a non-governmental process through which a school submits to ongoing qualitative and quantitative review by an organization of peer institutions. Accreditation [Member] Accreditation [Member] Curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. Curriculum [Member] Curriculum [Member] The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value including asset of discontinued operations. Asset impairment charges including discontinued operations Represents number of reporting unit tested for recoverability of long-lived assets. Number of reporting unit tested for recoverability of long lived assets Number of reporting unit tested for recoverability of long-lived assets The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the gross carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Accumulated Amortization of Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Loss Impairment Impairment recognized during the period and allocated to the reportable segment that results from the write-down of indefinite-lived intangible assets after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit indefinite-lived intangible assets with the carrying amount of that indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are assessed at least annually for impairment. Accumulated Amortization of Indefinite lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses Impairment Impairment recognized during the period and allocated to the reportable segment that results from the write-down of finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets, Impairment Loss Impairment Contracts conveying rights, but not obligations, to buy or sell a specific quantity of stock at a specified price during a specified period (an American option) or at a specified date (a European option). Stock Option 1 [Member] Stock Option 1 [Member] Contracts conveying rights, but not obligations, to buy or sell a specific quantity of stock at a specified price during a specified period (an American option) or at a specified date (a European option). Stock Option 2 [Member] Stock Option 2 [Member] Amount of existing properties that the company can leverage to obtain cash. Additional leverage capacity Additional leverage capacity Business Activities [Abstract] Business Activities [Abstract] Represents the number of schools. Number of Schools Schools operated across the United States Represents the number of training sites. Number Of Training Sites Training sites operated across the United States Represents the number of principal area of study. Number of Principal Area of Study Principal areas of study Reclassifications [Abstract] Disclosure of accounting policy for business activities. Any activity that is engaged in for the primary purpose of making a profit. Business activities can include things like operations, marketing, production and administration. Business Activities [Policy Text Block] Business Activities Document and Entity Information [Abstract]